MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — The city of Merced has partnered with developers to help find grant funding to build more affordable housing.
“California is in a housing crunch, and Merced is no different than anywhere else,” says Management Analyst Leah Brown. “In Merced, we’re doing a lot to be proactive about it.”
Brown says the city has nine different projects underway to ease the crunch.
They include the Devonwood Apartments on Devonwood Drive. Over 150 units are expected to be available this summer.
To qualify for this complex, residents can make up to 70% of the area median income, which is almost $88,000 for a family of four.
“We have close to 500 units that are in the works,” Brown said.
Some of the properties being built will house people dealing with homelessness.
“Ultimately, it’s our community,” Brown said. “We live here and when I see these properties being built, it just gives me …